When rumors begin to surface that Napoleon Bonaparte is conducting secret negotiations with Spain to regain title to Louisiana, Jefferson is alarmed. A strong European power at the mouth of the Mississippi could have devastating effects on the future of the country. Jefferson instructs Robert Livingston, Ambassador to France to negotiate for the purchase of New Orleans, and as a back up plan persuades Congress to appropriate funds to expand the Army and construct a river fleet. Through Talleyrand, Napoleon offers to sell New Orleans only if the U. S. will purchase all of the Louisiana Territory. Jefferson isn't sure he has the authority to make such a purchase, but France demands an instant response The purchase is received enthusiastically by everyone except the New England Federalists.

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Napoleon's Western Design, U. S concerns, Robert Livingston, negotiations for purchase of New Orleans, Talleyrand, terms of Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson's hesitancy, concern of New England Federalists, Young Republic, The

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